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Ormiston Gorge, one of several water holes to go swimming near Alice Springs.

Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to Alice Springs

It has amazing water holes, star gazing and art ... and it's also much further from Uluru than you think.

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Ute Junker
There is so much more to Uluru than the famed Rock itself.

Nine must-do highlights of Uluru

There is so much more to Uluru than the famed Rock itself.

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The four-day, three night coast-to-coast Indian Pacific more than qualifies for grand train journey status.

Six of the best Indian Pacific moments

The four-day, three night coast-to-coast Indian Pacific more than qualifies for grand train journey status.

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Desert Gardens has some rooms that offer a view of Uluru.

Review: Nothing beats a room with this view of an Australian icon

An in-room view of Uluru is a true bonus of any visit to this definitive Australian destination.

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Like Mt Sonder, the views over parallel lines of ridges from Counts Point had been worth the arduous hike there.

Gaining traction on one of Australia's greatest hiking trails

The Larapinta Trail ranks as one of Australia’s most challenging multi-days walks. Mark Daffey laces up his hiking boots to try out sections of the route.

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The Larapinta Trail, completed in 2002, winds 223 kilometres across the Tjoritja/Western MacDonnell Ranges National Park.

The remote Aussie hike that’s becoming too popular

It's the first day of a 107-kilometre trek designed to celebrate turning 60, and doubts are already creeping in - maybe I can't do this.

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Connie Levett
Uluru inspires wonder and art.

Meeting the rock stars of Red Centre art

Even at a distance, Uluru is a constant presence.

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Supplied PR image for Traveller. Waterholes fill in the Red Centre around Alice Springs. Pics from Northern Territory ...

Heavy rains create spectacular swimming holes in Red Centre

Recent rains have turned the desert green and filled the waterholes to the brim.

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Ute Junker

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